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Lake Forest Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,263 students in Lake Forest, IL, 42% of all K-12 students in Lake Forest, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
44% of private schools in Lake Forest, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,263
  • Average Tuition: $34,630
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 20%
  • Acceptance Rate: 60%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Lake Forest, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,263
  • Average Tuition: $34,630
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 20%
  • Acceptance Rate: 60%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Lake Forest, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Lake Forest Private Schools (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Lake Forest Photo
Fusion Academy Lake Forest
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
(5)
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East Lake Academy Photo
East Lake Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
13911 W. Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
(4)
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Lake Forest Academy Photo
Lake Forest Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
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Lake Forest Country Day School Photo
Lake Forest Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 406 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
145 S. Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
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School Of St. Mary Photo
School Of St. Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
185 E Illinois Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 283-9800
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Map of School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center
School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students
Catholic
900 W Everett Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-0371
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Map of Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students
Sports: 7
All-girls (Catholic)
760 E Westleigh Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-4300
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Map of Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center
Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
1100 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 535-6175
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Montessori School Of Lake Forest Photo
Montessori School Of Lake Forest
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
13700 W Laurel Dr
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 918-1000
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Lake Forest, IL Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
2,263
Students
$34,630
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lake Forest)
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,621 Schools
# Students
2,263 Students
250,465 Students
% Students of Color
19%
34%
0.54
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
9 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
195 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%
# Hispanic Students
99 Students
25,019 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
51 Students
21,040 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,384 Students
128,782 Students
% White Students
65%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
398 Students
65,265 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
293 Teachers
18,909 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
53%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
27 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1450
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,630
$10,424
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
35%
Average Endowment Size
$42.1 million
$18.62 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lake Forest, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Lake Forest, IL include Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart, Lake Forest Country Day School, and School Of St. Mary.
How many private schools are located in Lake Forest?
9 private schools are located in Lake Forest.
How diverse are private schools in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Lake Forest go to private school?
42% of all K-12 students in Lake Forest are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake Forest?
44% of private schools in Lake Forest are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Lake Forest are often viewed compared to one another?

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